What Is the Major Difference Between Standard Clinical Evaluations and Forensic

question 92

Multiple Choice

What is the major difference between standard clinical evaluations and forensic assessments?

• A)Psychologists do most of the standard clinical evaluations and psychiatrists do most of the forensic assessments.
• B)Psychiatrists do most of the standard clinical evaluations and psychologists do most of the forensic assessments.
• C)There is a much greater use of the third-party interviews and review of records in forensic exams.
• D)There is less use of third-party interviews and review of records in forensic exams.

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